Municipal Government 2022 -- District of Kitimat

Our Quick reference and archive of items from Kitimat that come up for discussion  in 2021.

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Items of Note for 2022

December

December 22 -- Municipalities give residents snow removal reminders 

December 16 -- Extreme Shelter Spaces open across the North as Temperatures predicted to plummet over the weekend  

December 14 -- Haisla Nation and District of Kitimat choose two artists for new Haisla Bridge  

December 9 -- Council to consider columbarium in 2023 budget 

December 9 -- Council to consider snowmobile trail upgrades in 2023 budget 

December 8 -- Council approves splash park for consideration in 2023 budget 
December 7 -- New Haisla Bridge now 73% complete, substantial completion anticipated next winter

November 

November 30 -- Northwest housing crisis (video)

November 9 -- District of Kitimat's new council officially sworn in

November 8 -- District of Kitimat holds annual walk to support local business owners 
November 7 -- Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex holding ammonia leak drill Wednesday
November 3 -- District of Kitimat holding 8th annual business walk later this month 
November 2 -- District of Kitimat Water Quality Advisory lifted 




October

October 31 -- Water Quality advisory lifted for Kitimat 

October 27 -- District of Kitimat under water quality advisory
October 27 -- Massive Steel Sculpture in Kitimat's Oviatt Bike Park celebrates community and place 

October 27 -- Kitimat bear sightings increase ahead of hibernation season
October 26 -- Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine starting up business assessment program 
October 25 -- Kitimat Council says goodbye to outgoing members  
October 19 -- Changes to Kitimat skyline on the horizon as LNG terminal comes online 

October 17 -- District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation for art to put on new Haisla Bridge 
October 13 -- Extremely high number of bear reports in and around Kitimat 



September

September 27 -- District of Kitimat Council gets request to allow hockey players free access to GMHL facility 

September 21 -- Kitimat issues alert regarding closure of southbound Lahakas Blvd.

September 21 -- Kitimat downtown paving going to delay traffic for next few days 

September 16 -- Premier Horgan's farewell to UBCM makes for personal review of his political travels NCR

September 16 -- Northwest communities sign memorandum on revenue-sharing with province

September 15 -- Nathan Cullen's UBCM speech covers housing, climate change, reconciliation and infrastructure themes  NCR

September 15 -- Provincial Government and Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance partner up to help northwest and rural BC

September 15 -- Momentum for Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance initiative, as Province signs MOU with member communities  NCR

September 6 -- District of Kitimat raises orange flag ahead of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation 

September 2 -- Kitimat Flying Club to host re-opening ceremony of airpark 
September 2 -- Kitimat Service Centre undergoing water services repairs

August 

August 31 -- Northwest gets a bit closer towards hopes for a Regional Detox centre NCR

August 29 -- Child care expenses to be covered by regional district

August 26 -- District of Kitimat working on sewer line flushing and cameras 

August 23 -- Committee formed to help Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine create drug detox centre

August 19 -- Kitimat Museum to hold community meeting to discuss shared facility project 

August 19 -- Where have all the Mayors gone? (audio)

August 17 -- BC Transit introduces enhanced technology (video)

August 17 -- BC Transit launches NextRide for Kitimat passengers to track buses in real time

August 16 -- BC Transit introduces NextRide automatic location technology in Kitimat

August 12 -- BC Transit to reduce service on route 11 and 12 of Skeena regional transit routes from August 14

August 11 -- New Rebate program in Kitimat helps fund the removal of derelict buildings 
August 10 -- New Affordable Housing for Women and children fleeing violence coming to Kitimat
August 9 -- BC Transit to Temporarily reduce service on some Kitimat routes due to staffing shortages 
August 9 -- BC Transit to reduce service along select Kitimat routes from August 14

August 5 -- 14 northern agencies and local governments get fresh funding for capacity building  

August 3 -- Kitimat RCMP seeking suspects who vandalized decoration at Centennial park
August 3 -- Peace dove vandalized at Kitimat park

August 3 -- New Housing Development in Kitimat Receives second permit, after COVID forced the project to the back burner last time
August 3 -- Kitimat RCMP reports busiest May, in terms of Service Requests, since the data began being recorded 




July

July 29 -- BC's energy minister visits Kitimat, meets with local leaders

July 28 -- Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund celebrating major milestone 

July 27 -- Northwest urges seniors and caregivers to prepare for rising temperature

July 27 -- Kitimat's aquatic centre closing early due to heat

July 27 -- District of Kitimat awaits funding for new water treatment system

July 26 -- Kitimat Conservation Office warns of increased bear activity (video)

July 26 -- Grizzly encounters in Kitimat prompts warning from Conservation Officer Service 

July 26 -- District of Kitimat to fly Crane Flag in Honour of Truth and Reconciliation every September moving forward 

July 25 -- New electrical campsites coming to Radley Park

July 12 -- District of Kitimat announces traffic change 

July 11 -- Kitimat Wading pools closed for summer 

July 9 -- Over $12,000 raised by Kitimat Local 1304 Charity committee for local groups 

July 7 -- Month-long water quality advisory lifted in Kitimat 

July 5 -- Nearly 1,000 Kitimat residents cast votes to decide look of new mural

July 5 -- Process beginning for new mural in Kitimat's downtown core

July 4 -- Canada Day in Kitimat (video)
July 4 -- District of Kitimat applies for Second Federal Grant in an effort to Fund water system upgrade 

June

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Jun 30 -- Kitimat residents may notice discoloured water through July as District extends water flushing program 

June 29 -- Installation of Haisla Bridge structure to begin, will cause delays for Boaters through August 

June 28 -- Kitimat residents can now vote on a design for a new Building Mural coming to the community

June 22 -- District of Kitimat signs on to Province's Local Government Climate action program

June 22 -- Kitimat Road Closure going into place on Friday 

June 21 -- New Amendments establish new rules in the District of Kitiamt heading into election season

June 19 -- Kitimat Council sets funding for Quatsino daycare 

June 14 -- Public vote beginning soon on a new mural in Kitimat

June 10 -- District of Kitimat requests proposals to install two 100 tonne truck scales at landfill

June 10 -- Crews in the middle of repairing traffic light in Kitimat

June 3 -- Kitimat Boil Water Advisory (video)
June 2 -- Water quality advisory in effect for Kitimat water system 

June 1 -- Hours at Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre adjusted this weekend due to Swim meet 

May

May 31 -- District of Kitimat sets budget for 24 hour daycare planned for Quatsino Boulevard

May 27 -- NW Cone Zone (video)

May 26 -- Mechanical issues force closure of Kiddie Pool at Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre

May 26 -- Lot 14 and Mountainview Square market Assessment explores uses for the area

May 24 -- District of Kitimat sends out request for parties to apply for demolition grant 

May 22 -- Cone Zone campaign raises awareness about the risks roadside workers face

May 21 -- Council updates flag policy

May 20 -- Minette Bay Park to be Closed to the Public Beginning next week to allow for improvements

May 20 -- Kitimat LNG warns drivers of delays due to traffic control on the Forest Service Road through the summer 

May 19 -- District of Kitimat offices closed on Monday 

May 17 -- Kitimat Flag Raising (video)

May 16 -- Street Light Reapirs prompt traffic changes on Lahakas Boulevard over next couple of Days

May 16 -- Flags fly at the Kitimat Visitor Centre as event returns to in-person

May 16 -- Ammonia Leak Drill Being held at Tamatik Jubilee Sports complex on Wednesday 

May 13 -- Haisla Bridge down to single lane traffic overnight next week for Washing
May 12 -- Two opportunities for residents of the North to ditch their hazardous waste this weekend
May 3 -- Kitimat Councillors I've first three readings to 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw
May 3 -- Kitimat Housing Project looks to regain development permit after COVID forced cancellation 



April

April 29 -- MLA Nathan Cullen meets with Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance 

April 29 -- Members of Resource Benefits Alliance hope for progress on funding agreement with province by UBCM this fall NCR

April 28 -- Hopes for Northwest infrastructure support (video)

April 28 -- District of Kitimat to test Emergency Notification system with alert on Tuesday 

April 27 -- 2021 census shows Kitimat populations growing slightly 

April 23 -- Construction underway on Oviatt Bike Park

April 22 -- Reimagining Kitimat's trails through video 

April 21 -- District of Kitimat set to test emergency notification system during emergency preparedness week 

April 19 -- Northwest BC communities get funding to support wildfire-risk mitigation 

April 19 -- Six Communities in Northwest Fire Centre receive fresh injection of FireSmart funding

April 19 -- District of Kitimat to begin annual water main flush tomorrow 

April 17 -- District of Kitimat council adopts water rate bylaw increasing water rates for Kitimat users 

April 13 -- Residents reminded t prepare as Bear Season approaches in the Northwest 

April 13 -- District of Kitimat council votes to keep flat tax rate with 3.75 per cent increase this year

April 12 -- Kitimat Drivers will see delays in Haisla Hill area this week

April 12 -- District of Kitimat Council Opt to keep flat tax, impose 3.75% raise for 2022

April 8 -- Bill 20 gains first reading towards change in Municipal affairs in British Columbia  NCR

April 7 -- Retired deputy fire chief hits the open road

April 5 -- Secondary Concrete production plant could be coming to Kitimat, pending public consultation 
April 5 -- Kitimat Water Rates bylaw adopted after months of discussion 
April 5 -- North Section of Albatross Avenue in Kitimat closed Today
April 3 -- Work on the Haisla Bridge replacement project remains ahead of schedule 

March

March 28 -- District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation join collaborative initiative seeking to advance equitable partnership 

March 28 -- Haisla Nation Council and the District of Kitimat announce participation in Community Economic Development initiative  

March 25 -- Two new pedestrian crossing set to be installed west of Haisla Bridge 

March 24 -- KUTE to begin accepting styrofoam and glass as of April 16

March 23 -- Kitimat council to donate to support humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

March 23 -- Proposed bylaw to increase water rates receives first three readings 

March 22 --District of Kitimat launches 2 year project to upgrade Waters system

March 12 -- Local Kitimat resident concerned her water-filled manhole

March 10 -- Kitimat council passes motion to consider 13.9 per cent water rate increase 

March 8 -- Tourism in Kitimat looking to Bounce Back in 2022 with new Renos, rentals and Digital support

March 8 -- Kitimat Water Rates could take a 13.9% jump this year

March 8 -- Large Commercial Development proposed for Kitimat receives development permit

March 3 -- District of Kitimat alerts residents to overnight road repairs 

March 2 -- District of Kitimat changing administration hours

March 1 -- Kitimat Bus Expansion (video)

March 1 -- Kitimat BC Transit Service to Return to Full Schedule, and Expand HandyDART service in the community

February

February 25 -- Haisla Bridge replacement surpasses key milestone

February 22 -- Recreation facilities in Kitimat return to mostly normal operation

February 16 -- District of Kitimat council considers changes ahead of October 15 election

February 14 -- Kitimat firefighter taking part in Wounded Warrior Run

February 14 -- Haisla Bridge repair work to take place this week

February 11 -- Repair work near Haisla Bridge to cause delays for Drivers Overnight in Kitimat

February 9 -- Proposed project could bring McDonalds to Kitimat

February 8 -- Bylaw receives third reading that will bring affordable rental units to Kitimat

February 7 -- Council considering a 3.75 per cent tax hike

February 7 -- Haisla Bridge repairs planned for this week postponed to a later Date

February 7 -- Kitimat Hot Tub closed down for Mechanical repairs

February 4 -- Scheduled repairs to the Haisla Bridge happening next week

February 2 -- District of Kitimat looking at 3.75% Tax increase as 2022 Budget Discussions continue

February 1 -- Kitimat recycling and food waste collection programs out in full force

January

January 31 -- Single lane alternating traffic impacting Haisla Bridge tomorrow

January 27 -- Kitimat Museum and Archives seeking feedback on shared facility and strategic plan

January 26 -- Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine announces new CAO

January 26 -- Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine appoints new chief administrator

January 26 -- Kitimat Council looking to approve parental leave policy for Councillors
January 25 -- Water shut off to Vista Village Trailer Court this afternoon for repairs

January 25 -- Bylaw to allow Tamatik Affordable Housing project receives final adoption

January 25 -- Section of Lahakas Boulevard in Kitimat closed for street light repairs

January 24 -- Lahakas Boulevard to temporarily close tomorrow for street light repairs  

January 24 -- Kitimat road closed tomorrow to undergo repairs

January 18 -- Kitimat to apply for grant funding for Water System upgrades

January 18 -- Bylaw to allowing Kitimat affordable housing project to move forward receives Third Reading 

January 17 -- District of Kitimat council. passes motion to consider parental leave for councillors

January 15 -- Kitimat tsunami advisory has ended

January 6 -- Concerns growing on the Terrace-Kitimat highway (video)
January 6 -- 'Probably the worst I've seen in the last 10 years': Frustration grows over Highway 37 road conditions 
January 4 -- Lower City Centre Mall entrance collapses 




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